I'm new but...

I'm already frustrated with my mac.. This might not be such a very big problem, but cannot play a simple game like Braid without get my brand new MBP 17" antiglared hot...
It's just unfair... and also don't feel the graphics are doing a good job. Screensavers are smooth, but many flash videos got splitted when zoomed, and feel like I'm running on a 32mb graphics card laptop instead the powerfuls nvidia 9400M and 9600 GT... it also get hot and splitted in braid... and come on dude... it's a LAPtop, and I cannot put it on my lap for the level of hot it gets...
I'm from Paraguay and cannot deal with costumer support by phone... My parents went to NYC for visiting some relatives and got me the MBP as a gift... I got stunned as graphic designer, but I can't bring on the real potential I had in mind after become an apple user...
Please, tell me that I just got bad luck so I don't end up my love relationship with apple... I've been loving apple products so much, and this being my very first experience with an apple product, I wanted it to be magical...

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"it's a LAPtop, and I cannot put it on my lap for the level of hot it gets..."
MBP is NOT a laptop. It's a "Notebook."
According to the user manual it states in part:
+"Do not operate your MacBook Pro on a pillow or other soft material, as the material can block the airflow vents. Never place anything over the keyboard when operating your MacBook Pro. Never push objects into the ventilation openings."+
MacBook Pro: Care, Use, and Safety Information
+"When you’re using your MacBook Pro or charging the battery, it's normal for the bottom of the case to get warm. For prolonged use, place your MacBook Pro on a flat, stable surface. *Do not place your MacBook Pro on your lap or other body surface* for extended periods of time. Prolonged body contact can cause discomfort and potentially a burn."+
Strongly suggest that you read the User Manual that came w/MBP to learn the proper way of using it.
"I'm from Paraguay and cannot deal with costumer support by phone..."
Why not? You will get much faster support than waiting for someone to respond on a message board.
**New Macs** have 90 days of FREE phone tech support. Take advantage of it before it runs out unless you have AppleCare.
Check out MacBook Pro
If you MBP is new, then you posted in the wrong forum. This area is for the original MBP. Your post actually belongs in the MacBook Pro (Late 2008 and 2009) Forums.

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